Bordeaux's sweet wines are hailed as some of the best you can find. Thanks to the almost perfect conditions in the sweet wine areas, they're made from grapes affected by botrytis, the hallmark of all great sweet wines. Read More.

Prices for red Bordeaux wines have certainly risen over recent years, but this red Graves shows there are still good wines out there that don't cost a fortune. Mainly Merlot, with some Cabernet Sauvignon, it's the ideal 'everyday Claret' Read More.

Star red wine we discovered at Vinitaly, the huge wine fair in Verona. Struck by its hints of spices and vanilla., we just had to get some in. If you love Sangiovese, we think you'll be smitten by a glassful of this full and harmonious Italian number. Read More.

Star white wine we discovered at Vinitaly, the huge wine fair in Verona. Struck by its floral aromas and crisp, refreshing citrus and roasted nut flavours, we just had to get some in. If you love Pinot Grigio, we think you'll be smitten by a glassful of this zippy Italian number Read More.

We're always on the lookout for great value, reliable quaffing wines for our wine racks at home and France always seems to provide rich pickings. When we tasted this juicy estate-bottled Côtes du Rhône we were sure we'd found a future French favourite. This is a step up from most Côtes du Rhône wines and is smooth, fruity and very tasty. Read More.

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Bordeaux may produce some of the most expensive red wines in France, but you can still find top value wines if you know where to look. This Merlot-based red is the kind of claret you could happily enjoy and never have an inkling that it's so reasonably priced. Try with a traditional Sunday roast. Read More.